Power Train Problems of Ford F-550

Ford F-550 owners have reported 86 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 21 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's clutch (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (17 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Ford F-550

The Clutch problem

As the consumer attempted to stop the vehicle, the pedal went to the floor and stayed. The master cylinder and slave cylinder had excess were on the pressure plate fingers. The transmission was hard to shift into reverse and low gear. The hard clutch made noise.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

Low on fluid and transmission   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

While shifting, the transmission down shifted on its own. The transmission surged, and the vehicle blew out blue smoke. The consumer drove vehicle to the dealer, and the mechanic determined that ebp sensor needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

Truck will shake uncontrollably at highway speeds. We have had the front end/drive shaft/new tires/wheels either replaced or gone through. Nothing has improved.   Read details...

The Axle Assembly problem

The front axle tube is broken and cracked through where the centering support rod attaches to the axle. When this occurred it fell down onto the center link of the steering which caused the steering to bind and not turn freely.   Read details...




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